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H-5 vs Tu-4 Bull

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
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Specifications
H-5 Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Tupolev
First flight 25 September 1966 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1967 1949
Number produced 507 units 847 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 60.8 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 43.1 m
Height 6.2 m 8.5 m
Length 16.8 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The H-5 and the Tu-4 Bull are both Bombers, manufactured by Harbin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 902 km/h for the H-5 vs 558 km/h for the Tu-4 Bull. The H-5 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The H-5 operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull. At 63,600 kg MTOW, the Tu-4 Bull is 3.0:1 the H-5's 21,200 kg.

The H-5 has been produced in 507 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 19 years before the H-5 (1947 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Tu-4 Bull?
The H-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 902 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 344 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Tu-4 Bull?
The H-5 has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,600 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 18 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 507 units of the H-5.